Polk County property record for 362 S 5th St, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,136 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,801 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,686 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08428-BB-02300 |
| Primary APN | 08428-BB-02300 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,136 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,856 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 772 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 364 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,801 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 282 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 204062 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 362 S 5TH ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-1916 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | HILLS TOWN OF INDEPENDENCE LOT 3 BLOCK 24 |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLS TOWN OF INDEPENDENCE |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3035 |
| Census Tract | 20305 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Independence Historic District listed 1989 · 155 contributing resources · NRIS 89000048 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Polk County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 305, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-0305 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 1, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000005200 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Independence City |
| Unified School District | Central School District 13J (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $151,630 (+3%) Land $41,770 Building $109,860 | $317,590 (-4.37%) Land $155,000 Building $162,590 | |
| 2025 | $2,686.00 (+3.75%) | $147,220 (+2.99%) Land $40,550 Building $106,670 | $332,090 (+4.37%) Land $154,300 Building $177,790 |
| 2024 | $2,589.00 (-2.49%) | $142,940 (+3%) Land $39,370 Building $103,570 | $318,190 (-2.02%) Land $142,000 Building $176,190 |
| 2023 | $2,655.00 (+8.95%) | $138,780 (+3%) Land $38,220 Building $100,560 | $324,750 (+12.09%) Land $143,200 Building $181,550 |
| 2022 | $2,437.00 | $134,740 Land $37,110 Building $97,630 | $289,730 Land $122,500 Building $167,230 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 28, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Oregon |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | INDEPENDENCE WATER SYSTEM serves 10,300 people · EPA ID OR4100399 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2022 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.45 mg/L (2021–2023) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 408 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Willamette Valley Fiber Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Alyrica Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Hunter Communications.
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